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Demery Pennington has been a member of the Union varsity cheer squad for four years, winning two state championships and one NCA Grand Nationals Championship. Demery is also a member of the Twist and Shout Diamonds All Star Cheer Squad. Before getting involved in cheer, Demery was a competitive gymnast and won the state title in 2008. Pennington is also an outstanding student carrying a 4.35 weighted grade point average and a 3.87 unweighted GPA. Pennington is also taking two Tulsa Community College courses this year, along with her courses at Union, and has completed several AP and Pre-AP courses. For her continued dedication to both athletics and academics, Demery Pennington is the TTCU Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Five senior offensive linemen are making people take notice of some often-overlooked positions.

Dominique Briggs, Kris’sean Edwards, Davis Harker, Tony Gonzalez, Kyle Lewis. Those five names make up the all-senior offensive line at Union High School and are enough to strike fear into the heart of every Class 6A defensive coordinator. With Briggs, Edwards and Harker all tipping the scales somewhere in the vicinity of 300 pounds and Gonzalez and Lewis each coming in at sturdy numbers themselves the Redskins front line has a combined weight of over 1300 pounds. All that beef coupled with the experience that the five members of the line have gained while at Union has spelled serious success for the Redskins’ offense this year and helped Union to a 5-1 start to the season. While some people may think that having the type of experience up front that Union does would mean more complicated blocking schemes, offensive line coach Justin Morsey said that

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isn’t the case at all. “It's actually the opposite. We have been pretty simple so far in what we've done this year because we've felt confident in some of the matchups that we've had so far this year,” Morsey said. “A lot of that is because these guys have been in the system for their entire career they know our base rules so well, and during practice and watching film we are able to focus more on the techniques and angles they should be playing with, rather than focusing on the assignments. It's really a philosophy for our program that we, as coaches, want to make better players, not better plays.” When you watch the Redskins play there truly is no doubt that Morsey and the Union coaching staff has done just that with this group but what makes this group special isn’t their output on the field, it’s their chemistry as a group. “The special thing about this group of

linemen is the relationship that they have with each other. They are an incredibly tight-knight group of kids even though they all come from very different backgrounds; and because of that relationship that they have they are really playing for the guys next to them because they don't want to let those other guys down,” Morsey said. Another thing that stands out to Morsey about this group is their intensity on the field. “Something we've noticed more out of this group than in the past is the passion and physical play that they've had so far this year from every position,” Morsey said. While the five players act as one senior unit it’s Briggs that is the true leader of the group according to Morsey. “Without a doubt the heart and soul of our group is Dominique. He's the emotional and vocal leader, not just for the O-Line but for the entire team. It's been amazing to watch him grow up into that role,” Morsey said. “He's got such a great, charismatic personality and they players will follow him anywhere. When he speaks, they listen. When it's time to joke around he's always in the middle of it cutting up with everyone, but when it's time to be serious and focus he's the one that will take charge of the team.” With an athlete like Briggs as the driving force behind the Redskins this season it’s not hard to see why many are picking Union as the favorite to claim the 6A-I gold ball this season. Just don’t expect any of the five linemen at Union to say that; they are too busy doing the dirty work up front to worry about making any type of predictions and that’s just how the Union coaching staff wants it.

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Union Talk

Union senior cheerleaders Paige Tobben, Emily Tobben and Alex Pitchford talk about what it’s like to cheer at Union and much more. VYPE: What is the best thing about being a cheerleader at Union? P. Tobben: The best thing about being a cheerleader at Union is that we are so involved with the school and we are such a big part of who Union is. We cheer on everyone and we are a very prestigious cheer squad, and we like to keep the tradition going. E. Tobben: The best thing about being a cheerleader at Union is that it gives you a sense of community and you have people you know you can go to. We all think alike; we all have the same goals. It’s really fun and it’s motivating to do well in school because you have to keep your grades up. Plus, it teaches you teamwork and self-motivation. Pitchford: The best thing about being a cheerleader at Union is getting to represent Union for its good character and being a part of the team and getting to work for a goal bigger than yourself. VYPE: Who is the funniest girl on the team? P. Tobben: Alex is the funny girl on the team. She just livens it up.

E. Tobben: (giggles) Alex. She does some random stuff sometimes and we don’t know why. Pitchford: (Laughing) And Taylor. Taylor Hernandez is funny, too.

VYPE: If you could play one sport other than the one(s) you already do what would it be and why? P. Tobben: I would do cross country, because I love to run and it’s

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Pitchford: I would do soccer, because I think you get to be really aggressive with it.

P. Tobben: “Let it Go” from “Frozen.”

E. Tobben: I would do volleyball, because it just seems really fun.

VYPE: What is your guilty pleasure? P. Tobben: My guilty pleasure is drinking hot chocolate in my bed watching Grey’s Anatomy.

E. Tobben: It’s hard not to say the same thing as my sister, but my guilty pleasure is probably eating sweets.

Pitchford: My guilty pleasure is Vil-

VYPE: What is the most embarrassing song on your iPod?

E. Tobben: “That’s What Makes You Bautiful” by One Direction. Pitchford: “Do You Think I’m Sexy” by Rod Stewart.

VYPE: What is one thing you can’t live without? P. Tobben: Probably God and Emily. E. Tobben: Well mine is obviously God first, but my phone is very important to me. I can’t live without it.

Pitchford: Mine would be my family. I just have to have contact with them daily. VYPE: Do you have any pre-competition rituals? If so what are they?

P. Tobben: My favorite one is that we all get in a circle and we stand by our little and first we pray then we have a saying. The seniors say “I am one but only one” and the younger girls copy that. Then the seniors say “I can not do everything but I can do something” and then the younger girls copy that. And then we say “what I can’t do, I ought to do and what I can do by the grace of God I will do.”

E. Tobben: Mine is probably just to talk to Paige and look at each other just saying “we can do this.” Pitchford: Mine is the same. Circling up with the team and praying together then getting each other pumped up.

VYPE: What is one piece of advice you would give every freshman cheerleader on their first day of being part of the team at Union? P. Tobben: I would probably say take every day one day at a time and enjoy the time that you have, and just make the most of every day and every situation.

it’s going to be really hard but it’s so worth it. Just enjoy your time, enjoy it while you can, because you never know what will happen and know that you are blessed to be able to perform.

Pitchford: I would tell them to make the most of every day. Wake up with a good attitude and an open mind and just know that you are up to the task and ready to face any challenges that come your way.

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Academic Athlete

Sydney Sauter - Softball

Varsity softball player Sydney Sauter is the Jenks Academic Athlete of the Month. Sydney has played softball for 10 years and is completing her fourth year as part of the Jenks softball program. Sydney is involved in several activities outside of softball, including Student Council, Key Club, Spanish Club, Pre-Med Society and Drug Free Youth. Despite the extremely busy schedule, Sydney is able to maintain a weighted 4.02 grade point average.

“My favorite subject in school has always been math. As a child, I did math for fun. In sixth grade, I was moved into advanced math, which was Alegbra I at the time. Now I am in Calculus III, and although it's challenging, I have a great teacher and I enjoy the class a lot,” Sauter said. Her plans after high school include college and pursuing a career is the health field. “After high school, I would like to attend an out-of-state college, although I'm not sure what my major would be just yet. Then I would like to attend graduate school to receive my degree in Public Health, so that I can pursue a career in epidemiology (study of epidemics and infectious disease). I would like to work for the CDC to assist in curing and stopping the spread of diseases such as the current Ebola virus,” she said. For her commitment to the softball team, her school and her education, Sydney Sauter is the Jenks Academic Athlete of the Month.

Jacob Janzen- Cross Country

Jacob Janzen is a member of the varsity cross country team at Jenks High School and is the Jenks Academic Athlete of the Month. As a member of the cross country team, Jacob has several top five finishes and was an important member of the state championship team last year. Jacob and his teammates have the Trojan team ranked nationally and the favorite to win state again in 2014.

In the classroom Jacob carries a 3.97 unweighted GPA. Like most students Jacob has his favorite course of study. “My favorite subject in school is by far any science course.”

Jacob is a member of HOSA and an Eagle Scout. After high school he plans to work for an undergraduate in Chemistry and attend pharmacy school for a pharmacy degree afterward.

For his commitment to Jenks High School, the cross country team and his continued education, Jacob Janzen is the Jenks Academic Athlete of the Month.

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Character Counts Athlete

We salute the student-athletes who make us proud on and off the field

Darian Parsons

Darian Parsons is a junior at Jenks High School and a member of the varsity volleyball team coached by Tanna Smith. Darian has played volleyball for eight years and plays setter for the Lady Trojans.

When she’s not on the court you can find her helping coach Smith with the younger grades and babysitting less fortunate children. Darian has served on the Jenks Safe Team and is joining Drug Free Youth. Helping at volleyball camps and mentoring younger athletes is something Darian has come to love.

“I really enjoyed helping all of the little kids learn volleyball. They were very fun to work with and they are currently some of my biggest supporters at my high school games. I would always stay after practices to help coach Smith with the younger kids because they were eager to learn and I felt like they really looked up to me. I think starting the youth camps was an excellent idea because it gave the younger players a head start on their volleyball careers, and they were able to form bonds and relationships with high school players,” said Darian. “I think this is very beneficial because we become role models for the younger girls. I deeply appreciate this along with everything else coach Smith has brought to the Jenks volleyball program.” When her days are done at Jenks Darian would like to continue playing volleyball in college and pursue a degree in psychiatry.

“I’m hoping to go out of state to a smaller Division I or Division II college. I would love to continue my volleyball career into college and I hope that I will get the opportunity to do so. As for my major, I’d like to major in psychiatry because I enjoy helping people, and everyone says that I’m easy to talk to and very trustworthy. I feel like a job like that would be perfect for me.”

Cameron Cremin Cameron Cremin is a senior at Jenks High School where he is a captain on the varsity football team. When Cameron isn’t on the field, you can find him participating in several other activities on and off campus. A member of the Student Council, Cameron also volunteers his time with the Special Olympics.

On the football team, Cameron is an important part of the offensive line. As a captain, Cameron has shown great leadership on and off the field. When asked to play a new position, Cameron will always do what is best for the team. His unselfishness is something the coaching staff has always admired about Cameron. Despite having a full schedule with football and student council, Cameron finds time for the Native American Club, Drug Free Youth, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Engineering Club.

After high school Cameron wants to continue playing football and pursue a degree in Dentistry. For his unselfish play on the field and his desire to be the best person in and out of school, Cameron Cremin is the Character Counts Athlete of the Month.

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Steven Litwiller Jenks Football How long have you been involved with FCA? Since my sophomore year.

Who influenced you to join? I think it was Trent Taber that invited me to come for the first time.

How has FCA made an impact in your life on and off the field? FCA has given me a group of athletes like myself who I can relate to in my walk with Christ. It has helped my use football as a tool to show others how awesome a relationship with Christ is.

How have your beliefs helped you as an athlete? Being a follower of Christ has helped me realize that sports are not about personal stats and records. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about helping out your team and being there for your teammates when they need you most. What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Romans 8:28. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been a verse that I could go to when times get tough. It reminds me that no matter how bad things get God always has a plan for those that love him.

Carson Epps - Football

Senior Carson Epps entered the 2014 football season with high expectations. Only seeing limited action as a junior, Epps worked hard in the offseason to become the go-to receiver in the Jenks offense. This season he has become the favorite target in the passing game, having collected six touchdowns and over 500 yards. Epps is described by the coaching staff as a fast, physical receiver with excellent hands and the ability to break tackles for extra yards. Epps is known for his track speed and good hands. This season he has made several big plays for the

Trojans as he looks to help the team three-peat as the Class 6A state champions. He currently has an offer from Missouri State to play football and more offers are expected. At 6-foot2 and close to 200 pounds, Epps is the prototypical wide receiver offensive coordinators at the next level are looking to add to their team. For his commitment to Jenks football, his teammates, coaches and the community, Carson Epps is the Jenks Athlete of the Month.

Jenks Cross Country

Chris Staub and Jacob Janzen answer some hard-hitting questions about cross country and their chances of winning state this year. VYPE: Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. So what’s been your best run this year? Staub: I think my strongest run of the year so far was at the pre-state meet, . I really attacked it at the start and was able to lead from the start of the gun to the finish. Janzen: My best run so far this season was the Southlake Carroll XC Invitational. I placed 9th ninth overall, and ran a :3131- second personal record, - good for 15:40 for 5k. VYPE: What goes through your head when you’re running?

Staub: When I'm running, usually not much comes to mind, . I try and tune things out, however sometimes the thought of what I'm going to eat after the race creeps in my mind. Janzen: When I run, I like to think about nothing. Running is such a simple and pure sport, and I prefer not to ruin it by thinking about outside conflicts.

VYPE: What is the craziest thing you’ve heard from another runner or from the crowd during a meet? Staub: I've learned that in races often the other athletes don't like to talk to me mid-race. I usually will try and chat it up with them to no success. However, the crowd can sometimes be entertaining. Once I heard an elderly man yell, "you’re running like you stole a flock of chickens." not Not sure what that looks like, but it gave me a good laugh. Janzen: The most humorous utterance from the crowd I've ever heard was a small child asking his

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mom, "why are all the kids running in their underwear?" in reference to our (very) short shorts.

VYPE: Who pushes you the most? Is it a teammate? A coach? Parent? Staub: My teammates defiantly definitely push me the most! . I am lucky to have a very good group of guys I'm running with, . we We have one common goal in mind and that's to win the national title this year in cross country. The thought of accomplishing that is what drives me.

Janzen: My teammates push me the most. We always have friendly competition between us, and it's very much enjoyable to challenge one another mid-race or workout. VYPE: One thing about cross country people don’t know or understand?

Staub: One thing people don't understand is the tactics in a race. For me, it's usually best when it's just an all all-out race and see who can hang on the longest, . however However, it rarely happens like that, . running Running really is a

Chris Staub very, very tactical sport.

Janzen: I feel that people generally don't understand what it's like to race long-distance at a quick pace. It's an experience you have to participate in to fully grasp the unusual level of pain. VYPE: When you visualize the state meet, what do you see?

Staub: At the state meet, I see my teammates and I hoisting that state title plaque at the end of the day! However the individual race plays out for the best or for the worst for me, I'm okay OK as long as we get that three-peat. Janzen: I visualize this year's state meet as complete domination for Jenks Cross cross Countrycountry. We're shooting for an even larger point gap than last year!

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Expect a bigger, better, and more exciting Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee with new scenery, more actors, and new merchants. Enjoy ten great Halloween events at one incredible location: 3400 West Fern Mountain Road in Muskogee, Oklahoma’s 60 acre Halloween Theme Park! You’ll find thrills for the entire family, both inside and outside The Castle, located a short 35-minute drive from Tulsa on the Muskogee Turnpike. A big hit when introduced last year, the ten thousand square foot Dark Castle Zombie Hunt will continue in 2014. You will be issued an infrared assault weapon that fires special “Zombie Bullets” to protect yourself and kill Zombies while you search for survivors of the raging Zombie wars inside. Or, try a walk through the woods on the Trail of Blood where the lost souls of those who have gone before will guide you; the Torture Chamber shows what really happened in medieval times in the depths of the dungeons; Casa Morte is a labyrinth through the 12th Century Castle with doom and mystery around every corner; Domus Horrificus takes you to the areas where your favorite horror monsters dwell; and in the Ultimate Maze, most of you will find your way, and the rest of you, well…..

For those of you with faint hearts, there is always the Haunted Hayride, a trip that is sure to keep you on your toes as you ride through the Halloween Festival grounds; the Enchanted Boardwalk is your chance to stroll on the boardwalk filled with Halloween inflatables; experience live entertainment on the Chessboard Stage with the Magic of Matthew VanZee, the delightful Raks al Hassana Dancers, and the comedy of the Jester Rejects. For little ones 8 years of age and under, The Halloween Festival hosts

Halloween Land – an old fashioned carnival of kid-friendly games, face painting, and prizes with absolutely no scares! The Halloween Village is the place where everyone experiences the very best of Halloween, including ghost stories, dancing, hot & cold food and drinks, games, and bounce houses. Best of all, admission to the Village is FREE! On Friday, September 10th only, there will be a canned food drive benefiting the Muskogee Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry. For every canned food item you bring to the Castle, you will receive half off a single ticket! Parking and admission to the Halloween Village is FREE. Tickets must be purchased for each event and the prices range from $2.00 to $15.00 with Combo Specials available. Advance tickets may be purchased online. Go to http://okcastle.com to check out ticket prices, combo packages and specials. Everyone under the age of 18 must have a picture I.D. to enter. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

You can get an early start on Halloween by participating in The Castle Zombie Run on September 13th, a benefit for the American Red Cross, Muskogee Service Center and the Muskogee affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Zombie Run Registration and Packet retrieval begins at 1:00 pm, the first heat runs at 3:00 pm, and the last heat will be no later than 6:00 pm. Runners receive a t-shirt, a medal, and a reward bag. The Bloodmobile will be available for donations, there will be merchants, food and drink, games, music, and tons of fun! The “Paint the Town Dead” after-party goes until 9pm, and the day ends with Fireworks! Get registered early at http://okcastle.com! OCTOBER 2014 | VYPEOK.COM 27

Quarterback-Re The Tulsa area is home to quit a few QB-Receiver combinations. Take a look look at the best of the best around T-Town.

Union Redskins Farquhar to Thomas As the No. 1 ranked team in Class 6A-1 the Union Redskins have put up points in bunches this year averaging 44.3 points per contest. One major reason behind that clip is the tandem of quarterback Mason Farquhar and receiver Robert Thomas. Through the first six games of the season Farquhar has completed 103 of his 151 total pass attempts for 1,181 yards and 14 total touchdowns to lead the Redskins to a 5-1 overall record.

A huge portion of Farquharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s completions have been to surehanded receiver Robert Thomas, who moved to receiver after starting at defensive back last year. Through those first six games of the season Thomas has pulled in 51 catches racking up 530 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Bloomfield to Lambert Cascia Hall seniors Michael Bllomfield and Reece Lambert are almost literally on the same page. The two always stay linked and it almost seems like Lambert instinctively goes to where Bloomfield throws it. Even in a Joe Medina-system that relies heaily on defense and running the football, Bloomfield has thrown for nearly 1,000 yards and Lambert has complied 28

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over half of that yardage on the receiving end. Include seven TDs and the tandem shows the knack for the endzone. With the Commandos in the hunt in Class 4A once again, look for the two to hook up plenty in November.

Victory Conquerors Calhoon to Hicks

Widely regarded as one of the top quarterbacks not only in the Tulsa area but in the entire state Victory Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Keats Calhoon has been racking up the yards all season long. Calhoon has completed 108 of his 160 pass attempts this year for 1,424 yards and 10 touchdowns. Calhoon is also deceptively athletic and has run the ball 33 times for 86 yards and three touchdowns.

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Cameron Epps Calhoon spreads the ball around very well but his top target this year has been receiver Jacoby Hicks. Hicks has proven he can catch nearly anything that comes his way this season. Racking up 36

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catches through the Conquerors first five games Hicks has piled up 597 yards and six touchdowns on those 36 grabs.

Junior quarterback Cooper Nunley found his favorite target in senior Carson Epps early in the season. Nunley returned to Jenks after leading them to an undefeated season. Epps saw limited action in 2013, but began to make a name for himself against the Bixby Spartans in the opening game of the season. Epps has accounted for 616 yards through five games and has hit paydirt six times. Nunley is over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns through the air after five games. Opponents knew Epps had excellent speed, but they were not prepared for is his ability to break tackles and gain those all important yards after the catch. Nunley continues to utilize several other receivers, but the go-to target this season has been Epps. Expect more big plays from this dynamic duo.

Broken Arrow Tigers Gilmore to Holliday Broken Arrow quarterback Austin Gilmore has burst onto the scene in the past few weeks helping the Tigers to a 3-2 overall record and a 2-0 mark in district play. After taking over under center several games into the season Gilmore has completed 20 of 33 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns. A versatile athlete, Gilmore has also been a threat to tuck the ball and run. Overall Gilmore has carried the ball 24 times for 159 yards and two touchdowns.

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Gilmoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite target this year has been Josh Holliday. So far this year Holliday has pulled in 11 catches for 267 yards and two touchdowns. With an average of 24.3 yards per catch Holliday has proven that he is an explosive threat any time he touches the ball.

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OCTOBER 2014 Mazzio’s Corporation and VYPE have teamed up to grant a $2,000 Scholarship for one boy and one girl to be presented in the June issue of VYPE. Here is how it will work: • Each month, VYPE will take nominations for an Athlete of the Month and a boy and girl will be elected the Mazzio’s Athlete of the Month. This will be a chance for boys and girls of all sports to be recognized for their performances. • Nominees can be mailed to scholarship. Oklahoma@VYPE.com. Give the nominee’s name, school, sport and reasons you believe the athlete should be awarded the scholarship. • The nominees will need to be seniors this season but keep in mind that their accomplishments as juniors will be taken into consideration as well. • Each monthly recipient will be a candidate for the scholarship that will be awarded in June. • All sports will be eligible to have a nomination. • The male and female athletes who are chosen each month will have a pictured bio, highlighting their accomplishments, placed on this page.

Amber Obermaier Bishop Kelley High School Bishop Kelley senior cross country runner Amber Obermaier has been performing at a high level all season long. The senior’s highest finish came at the Tulsa University meet where she finished second with a time of 5:55 in the one-mile race. Obermaier also registered a top 10 finish at the Holland Hall meet with a time of 21:46, coming across in seventh place overall. Other top finishes for the senior have come at the Bartlesville and Bishop Kelley meets, where Obermaier finished 19th and 20th, respectively. At Bartlesville, Obermaier crossed the line in a time of 13:39, and at her home meet she crossed in a time of 21:58. For her outstanding performance throughout the fall, Amber Obermaier is the Mazzio’s Female Athlete of the Month.

Jacoby Hicks Victory Christian School Victory Christian wide receiver Jacoby Hicks has proven he can catch nearly anything that comes his way this season. Racking up 36 catches through the Conquerors first five games, Hicks has proven to be one of quarterback Keats Calhoon’s favorite targets. Hicks has piled up 597 yards and six touchdowns on those 36 grabs. Not just an offensive weapon, though, Hicks has also been a key part of the Victory defense, making 43 total tackles, and average of 8.6 stops per game. Hicks is also a major weapon for the Victory special teams unit, returning kicks and punts. So far Hicks is averaging just under 30 yards per kick return and just under 20 yards per punt return. For his effort on the field helping Victory Christian to a 4-1 record over their first five games, Jacoby Hicks is the Mazzio’s Male Athlete of the Month.

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Austin Gilmore - Broken Arrow Football Broken Arrow quarterback Austin Gilmore has burst onto the scene in the past few weeks, helping the Tigers to a 3-2 overall record and a 2-0 mark in district play. Gilmore didn’t begin the season as the Tigers’ starting quarterback, but the senior didn’t let that slow him down. Gilmore worked tirelessly and soon got his shot and took full advantage of his opportunity. After taking over under center, Gilmore has completed 20 of 33 passes for 390 yards and two touchdowns. A versatile athlete, Gilmore has also been a threat to tuck the ball and run. Overall, Gilmore has carried the ball 24

times for 159 yards and two touchdowns. Gilmore has also been a valuable member of Broken Arrow’s special team unit, starring as the Tigers’ punter. On 20 punts this season, Gilmore has averaged 37.4 yards per punt and helped the Tigers consistently win the field position battle. For his admirable ability to always do what’s best for his team and his fantastic effort on the field, Austin Gilmore is the Broken Arrow Athlete of the Month.

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The “Driven” Athlete of the Month Meagan Leber - Broken Arrow High School Broken Arrow Lady Tigers senior cross country runner Meagan Leber has been putting up strong performances all season long. At the University of Tulsa meet earlier this fall, Leber competed in the senior division and took home third place with a time of 6:04 in the one-mile race. Then at the Bishop Kelley meet, Leber helped the Lady Tigers to a fourth-place team finish by turning in a time of 21:53 in the 5K race, good enough for 13th place overall. Leber also competed at the prestigious OSU

Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater and finished with a time of 22:51 to finish in 62nd place. At OSU, Leber’s finish was good enough to help Broken Arrow to 17th place as a team. For her efforts to help lead the Lady Tigers this year, Meagan Leber is the Western Sun Driven Athlete of the Month. Photo By BA Ledger

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Broken Arrow softball player Hannah Heinrichs has been a big key to the Lady Tigers racking up a 33-7 overall record this season and earning a regional championship. As an outfielder Heinrichs covers a large portion of ground but at the plate is where Heinrichs truly makes her presence known as a big bat in the heart of the Lady Tigers lineup. Heinrichs is also very good in the classroom carrying a 4.0 grade point average. Heinrichs also challenges herself with multiple advanced placement courses including AP Calculus and AP Environmental Science. After high school Heinrichs will be attending Missouri State on a softball scholarship where she plans on majoring in Mathematics. For now though Heinrichs still has several goals for the remainder of her high school career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goals for the rest of the year are to win state in fastpitch and slow-pitch while keeping up with my classes and NHS,â&#x20AC;? Heinrichs said. For her commitment to both athletics and academics Heinrichs is the Broken Arrow Academic Athlete of the Month.

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The Broken Arrow Tigers football team has used a strong rushing attack to build a 3-2 overall record through five games, and more importantly a 2-0 record in district play. The bell cow of that rushing attack has been running back Jamall Shaw. Through the first five games of the year, Shaw has carried the ball 87 times for 499 yards, an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Shaw also has picked up six rushing touchdowns this year. Shaw has also showcased his pass catching ability out of the backfield this year, pulling in two catches for 40 yards.

With Broken Arrow staring down a difficult district schedule, including a showdown against Jenks at home and road trips to Edmond Memorial and Edmond Santa Fe to close the year, expect Shaw to continue to get the majority of the carries and rack up yards.

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BA's Madisson Leigh doubles as a two-sport performer. Broken Arrow cross country runner and soccer player Madisson Leigh has been participating in athletics at Broken Arrow since junior high, and loves being a student at Broken Arrow.

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Charge it Up!

Off to a 6-0 start, the Memorial Chargers and head coach Ryan Reed have the fans excited for Charger football. After the 42-0 win over Central to open the season, many people close to the program were excited to get such a big win over another Tulsa Public School. Add a come from behind win over rival Edison in game two, 34-33. Then fastforward to the sixth game and another win against the visiting Noble Bears and the level of excitement for Charger football is through the roof.

Head coach Ryan Reed graduated from Memorial High School in the mid 1990’s and like other alumni from Memorial, his passion and excitement for Charger football is strong as ever. But his focus is the team and improving with every game. Coach Reed describes his job as one of a doctor that finds what the problems are then takes the measures to correct them. “Each week we find three things

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to improve on at each position. We want to make measureable and obtainable goals for our team. We missed the playoffs last year by two points. As a coaching staff we knew addressing the issues was necessary for us to improve,” said Reed. Coach Reed was able to find some inspiration from Oklahoma City Thunder basketball player Kevin Durant. Durant was named league MVP and gave one of the more memorable speeches since the emotional Dennis Rodman won the Defensive Player of the Year in 1990.

“I watched the speech Kevin Durant gave after being named league MVP. To see how humble he was and his emotions made me think that’s something our team needs. Our motto this year is Hungry and Humble. We established three areas we needed to improve this offseason. Most of which had little to do with X’s and O’s. First we need to fix eligibility problems. We’ve done that. Next we needed to address injuries and the prevention of injuries. We’ve done that as well. Finally we wanted to have better pursuit on defense and secure the ball better on offense and we’ve improved there as well.” Several players have stepped up to help this team. Quarterback Trevor Boone, running backs Keandre Huntley and Terry Robinson all have made major contributions to the overall success of

Juwan Johnson the offense. Defensive starters Jalen Alexander and Trey Knight have accounted for nearly 10 interceptions, while Caleb Wellston has performed at a high level all year.

“Our guys have played with desire this year. From Caleb and his interception return for a touchdown to Maleek Greenlee and his play at middle linebacker, our team has done the things we’ve asked them to do and continue to work hard in every aspect of the game. This team is unique. They’ve been down before and they respond to halftime adjustments. The heart of the schedule is coming and our guys are ready to face the challenge.” Coach Reed and the Chargers have a goal of hosting a playoff game at LaFortune Stadium this year, but the desire for success doesn’t end there. It only ends with the Chargers hoisting a gold ball as state champions. OCTOBER 2014

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won- like a lot of teams do. These girls are gaining confidence and strength every time they play, and are really coachable in the games we've lost. VYPE: Who are some of the players that have really stepped up for you this season?

VOLLEYBALL With coach Art Smalygo playing basically two seniors, two juniors and five sophomores, he knew with that many young players would be a challenge. Smalygo said, “Going into the season, I knew we would be young but the potential was there. Question was, just how long would it take for the sophomores to gain confidence to compete at the varsity level? We lost a number of close matches early and had some setbacks. However, as the matches went by, this young team was progressing.” As the regular season was coming to an end, Smalygo had seen his team start to mature and peak at the right time. According to coach, “The week before Regional's we played Victory Christian to five matches and came out with a loss. Confidence was at an all time high. We felt playing Skiatook in the Regional was a perfect situation for us”.

Collinsville will be making its 28 trip to the state tournament, with five state championships. This will be their first trip back since 2006. The two seniors are Shelby West (who gets to follow two older sisters Stacey and Kelsi who got to play for Collinsville in state tournaments) and Vicki Kolosha. Sophomore middle Megan Rice has had a strong season as well in leading the Cardinals. SOFTBALL

Q&A with Head Coach Mike Henry VYPE: As the season winds down the team was approaching 30 wins and could surpase that in the state tournament. Are you satisfied with the effort and how do you feel about the overall success of the team this year?

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Henry: Kylie Whisenhunt is the lone senior playing center field. She has no errors and bats about .350. How hard she plays the game is an inspiration to the younger ones on what it takes to be successful. I feel like we have a solid lineup of hitters who can string hits back to back when they get in a mental zone. Raven Murphy, Makayla Bowman, Brittany Kickapoo, Darci Chester and Rylee

Delozier are five tough outs that keep the pressure on a defense. They are the one through five hole hitters. VYPE: What’s the key to success in Class 5A fastpitch?

Henry: Having solid games from whoever is in the circle is very important, and then giving her run support to back up the effort. We have a solid defense. Have turned 16 double plays this season, usually the 6-4-3. VYPE: Thanks coach and best of luck with the rest of the season. Henry: Thank you.

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third is to win the gold ball.

Anderson: To take it one week at a time. To win district and get a home field game for the first playoff game. Then win us a state championship for the first time since the 70's. VYPE: Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it really like to play baseball in Owasso?

Neph: It is a great place to play at here at Owasso. The baseball program is like a dynasty. VYPE: Michael, you committed to the University of Tulsa to play football. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that experience been like for you?

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Gabe Neph and Michael Anderson sat down with Matt Reynolds to discuss the team, the win over Jenks and what they expect in the second half of the regular season.

much going on offense, but our defense keeps us in games. You just know they are going to keep us in the game and we just have to capitalize we get a chance.

VYPE: How do you think the first half of the season has gone for the Rams? Neph: I think it has gone great we have been playing very well together as a team. We are a tight knit group. We just need to continue to build on it and get better. VYPE: What does the win over Jenks do for the Owasso football program?

Neph: It was a big win for the program. It has been a good confidence booster, but we have to move on because we are in district play now. The playoffs started two weeks ago we have to get better every week and forget about the past weeks and focus on the task at hand. Anderson: It was a great win for the program. It sets the standard. The coaches now will expect the program to be a top tier program just like Jenks has been for years now. VYPE: What was the locker room like after the game?

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VYPE: What does it mean to have Gabe Neph on the field running the offense?

Anderson: He brings maturity and keeps the young players heads up when they make a mistake. Gabe is a great leader. VYPE: Who is the funniest coach or player on the team? Neph: McCoy Campbell is the funniest coach on the Rams staff because of the stuff he says.

Anderson: Kavon Graham because no matter the situation he will do something funny. VYPE: What are the goals going forward for the Rams?

Neph: The first goal is to get into the playoffs. The second goal is to secure home field advantage and the

Anderson: It has been great. It has been great not having to worry about trying to get more offers. Just focusing on playing football and doing my best for the team. VYPE: How has the Rams defense been able to perform at such a high level through the first half of the season?

Anderson: We take no team lightly. We execute and we play as a team. We pursue to the ball. We have a very violent attitude.

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Steve Braun: Voice of The Dutch

Many of you may have heard Steve Braun, who has taken over the play-by-play reins of Holland Hall Dutch Football on 93.5 Chrome for Jeremie Poplin, but lets get to know Steve a little better and get some insight from him on his inaugural season behind the mike.

Steve is a 2006 graduate of Broken Arrow High School and 2010 graduate of Rogers State University. He gained experience during college working for VYPE Oklahoma, The Sports Animal Tulsa and as the color commentator for Claremore Zebra Football on RSU Radio 91.3FM. After graduation, Steve spent time at am1430 the Buzz before joining the Rogers State Hillcats Athletic Department where he now serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Operations. According to Steve, the close-knit atmosphere of Holland Hall became apparent early in the season. The great cooperation from Athletic Director Steve Heldebrand, head football coach Tag Gross and the coaching staff has made taking over the play-by-play role an easy transition for Braun.

Despite a rough start to the season, due to a very tough schedule, the Dutch have strung together a pair of victories and the youthful roster has shown experience in the second half of the season. Some talented athletes have shown their ability from the well-known players like Corey

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Taylor to Anthony Armour, T.J. Cooks, Joey Bufogle, and C.J. Thompson. "It's been exciting to see this Dutch squad develop during the season and always play tough no matter the score or situation," Braun said.

Field Hockey

The season has gone well so far for the Dutch field hockey team, having just completed their first SPC games. They beat Fort Worth Country Day in the conference opener then lost a heart breaking overtime loss to Dallas Hockaday. Their overall record is 7-4-1, scoring 24 goals, giving up only 13. Team leaders in scoring are senior Ann Savage and Juniors Gracie White and Tara Smith. Defensively, they are led by a group of seniors in Nicole Hood, Mercedes Pena, Maddie Turgeau and Audrey Wise. Sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Murpy has been a solid anchor behind her experienced defenders.

Volleyball

The Dutch Volleyball team has started out undefeated in SPC play (2-0), with some very competitive teams coming up on the schedule that will give them a challenge according to coach Inna Felkins. They will be looking for continued outstanding play from senior captain Anna Bezhan and Victoria Terry so as to secure the team a position in the SPC Championship.

Cross Country

The boys and girls cross country teams ran in Stillwater at the 79th annual Cowboy Jamboree. The girls finished 2nd place, while the boys finished 6th place. In the Holland Hall Invitational, Allene Michaels and Langley Dunn finished 6th and 8th place respectively, while junior Michael Saliba medaled in the boys varsity by finishing 14th overall.

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